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W852 SLA

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,742 mi
Last recorded200,742 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 SLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 200,742 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 190,733 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 183,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insucure

slight wear in front discs

Pass 3 Jun 2015 179,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 167,038 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 166,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 154,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop light defective

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 154,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level stop light defective

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have splits to inner sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply or cord although advise to change

brake pad warning light on

center rear brake light n/w advised of disconnection

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 147,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have splits to inner sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply or cord although advise to change

brake pad warning light on

center rear brake light n/w advised of disconnection

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 141,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front wheels

Fail 7 Apr 2011 141,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front wheels

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 135,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 126,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,601 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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W852 SLA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W852 SLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W852 SLA registered?

W852 SLA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W852 SLA safe to buy?

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